jonxs
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It was a great weekend. The storm was amazing The cars were amazing the hillclimb was amazing As a matter of fact the whole thing was amazing. Met a few guys from the summer holiday we went on. Hiya haha. Thanks for organising it guys. Next year is a must Thanks Edit; one this I forgot to add, how'd the tat auction go?? I didn't make it as I was cooking food  |
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Thanks to all the RR crew (guys and gals ) who promoted and organised it all. Thanks also to MAC and the Shelsley Walsh team who have kept the venue in wonderful condition.
We are seriously lucky to have such a place to visit and use. Jonny
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kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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It was an amazing time, loved all the stuff up the hill, in the paddock and on the field. I got beached a few times so thanks to anyone that pushed me out!  I also accidentally met a very nice chap who I was later told is the one and only Kev from Wales..  Were you the guy in the bottle green mk2 4dr escort? - the tat auction has a bit more wedge to come in via paypal, but it comes out as aroundabout.... THIRTEEN HUNDRED POUNDS!  |
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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jonxs
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Fair play kfw. I've gotta ask as I'm intrigued, what did those car seats go for? (Only as I donated em, I hope they helped out)
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Thanks to the RRG team for a great weekend, my third one now, weather was most entertaining on the saturday to say the least and great to see the hill dry for aleast the morning session as the spider in action was incredible, also thanks to the TAT Auction guys great entertainment as always and for good cause's, does anyone know what was raised in the end..?? I think the total is for Kev to release but it sounded pretty good! *n |
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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antz
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Aug 24, 2015 10:49:47 GMT
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Fantastic weekend, properly brilliant every year. Huge thanks to HoTWire and all involved who give their valuable time to help organise and not to mention clean up after all of us. Really sorry to hear about the Volvo, that is truly tragic. I'd be surprised if it were caused by the exhaust on wet grass though. All of the disposable barbecues that were sat on it couldn't set it on fire so I'd imagine there was more to it than that. A few tens of inches of rain didn't dampen spirits though, great people, great cars and all in all another amazing experience. That was steveandhis244's 240 in the field. He was following me, my mate, a Volvo 343 and a few others in a convoy doing well below the speed limit in a line of traffic. I looked behind and saw the 343 had gone and Steve had gone. Didn't think anything of it and just assumed it was because of traffic we got separated. Thought "ah they will catch up" but didn't see them again. Got a call from Steve a while later to say the back end slid out on a corner and he aimed for the least dense bit of hedge since he knew he wouldn't be able to save it. No damage to the car at all! Ironically he didn't have a tow rope on him because he had lent it out to someone to tow the burning V70R out of the way and never got it back. |
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woolie
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Aug 24, 2015 11:19:01 GMT
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i want to add my thanks to organisers. what a great show. i will definitely be there next year !
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Aug 24, 2015 14:07:33 GMT
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I just may have had a bit of a rant on another thread, but, on a very positive note, once again, I had a great time. Seriously, beer and chilli talking cars on Friday, awesome breakfast, relaxation, beers and a barbecue on Saturday (as well as a real live auction!) and talking more about cars (there may have been some repetition by about 11pm) and then real cars, racing up a hill in both the dry and the wet (lunacy) and a field full of cars to talk about on Sunday. Really, honestly, as a petrol head, I can't think of anywhere I'd rather be Oh, and it may have rained a bit...... Thanks, and thanks again you RR Legends. See you next year! |
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Aug 24, 2015 14:20:33 GMT
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Thank you RetroRides!
my second gathering and i decided i should probably sign up to the forum
despite the weather, yet again it was an awesome weekend. i especially liked the tat auction - ended up spending £35! i should limit my drinking or tape my mouth shut next year...
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Doyal
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Aug 24, 2015 14:38:36 GMT
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Didn't stay long due to the rain, but enjoyed camping. Met some sound chaps from Bridport.
Will hopefully plan to be in my bmw next year..
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BMW E28 M535i dog-leg
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Aug 24, 2015 14:42:16 GMT
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Fair play kfw. I've gotta ask as I'm intrigued, what did those car seats go for? (Only as I donated em, I hope they helped out) They went for 60 quid which was a steel imo, my mate bought them t5pete I believe they are destined for a Volvo 242 once he imports it from the states Oh and what are they out off? general consensus was rover tomcat? |
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jonxs
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Aug 24, 2015 14:47:24 GMT
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Fair play kfw. I've gotta ask as I'm intrigued, what did those car seats go for? (Only as I donated em, I hope they helped out) They went for 60 quid which was a steel imo, my mate bought them t5pete I believe they are destined for a Volvo 242 once he imports it from the states Oh and what are they out off? general consensus was rover tomcat? Yes it was rover. I believe maybe an 800? They where fitted in a vw beetle before I got them. Glad they went to a good cause. Plus they will get some use. Rather than collecting dust in the back of my garage haha |
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Aug 24, 2015 14:47:32 GMT
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Thanks ever so much to all the organisers / helpers / marshals for putting on such a wonderful event. Cheers.
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ShaunOfCalder
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Yes - I should know better....
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Aug 24, 2015 18:38:43 GMT
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Good event as ever, we didn't attend last year, so this was our first Shelsey Walsh excursion, very pretty venue. Both myself and the other half attend motor events all over the Uk, this is one of our favourites. Many thanks to the organising team, many challenges this year, but a wonderful event.
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Another bloody Mx5
The wifes' Suzuki Grand Vitara
Mercedes Sprinter Ambwilans (Rescue Unit)
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Aug 24, 2015 19:01:29 GMT
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May I add my thanks to all those involved in the organisation of this event year after year. Your enthusiasm makes this great fun and even the weather didn't dampen the spirits too much. Well done everyone....
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'96 Volvo 850T5 x2, '97 Alfa 145 Cloverleaf '96 Alfa 155, '91 XR2i 2.0 Zetec (sold), '88 BMW 520i slug (sold), '81 Escort Mk3 Project, '68 Mk1 Escort Estate, Berlingo Parts Chaser.
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MonzaPhil
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Think like a man of action, act like a man of thought
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Aug 24, 2015 19:03:09 GMT
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Best show of the year.
Thanks from all of us here, still drying out.
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Aug 24, 2015 19:14:52 GMT
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Yeah a massive thanks to everyone for doing what you do to make the gathering happen ,absolutely fabulous weekend 500 mile A and B road blasting cracking camping great people and the biggest variety of cars in one place I think I've ever seen, plus a catch up with all the peeps from summer holiday this year ,hill climbing ,beers ,fantastic knackered now tho
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if it hasn't broken yet chances are it will for me
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Aug 24, 2015 19:26:14 GMT
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Great day well done all. Nice to hear the commentary this year and to have some roaming chats from the paddock.
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Aug 24, 2015 19:48:44 GMT
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Well done on yet another brilliant gathering , my son and I had a cracking weekend ! It was also great to meet finally meet Kev from Wales in person and to see a certain silver Datsun Sunny at the show as it's been a good few years since it was last out |
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Last Edit: Aug 24, 2015 19:52:39 GMT by gotwood
You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !
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Chris™
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This is clearly filler material.
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Aug 24, 2015 20:15:14 GMT
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Thanks to all involved, think I need to camp again next year! Shame about the weather but as Andy (PhoenixCapri) says - we've always been so lucky, a wet RRG had to happen sometime!
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1986 Suzuki SJ413
2000 BMW 318ti
2006 Lexus IS250
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I also accidentally met a very nice chap who I was later told is the one and only Kev from Wales.. 
